Introduced in 1973 by watch designer Jean-Claude Gueit to reflect the maritime environments of the French Riviera, the Riviera collection established its identity through a twelve-sided case. The MOA8724 is the modern reference of Gueit's original concept, expanding the stainless steel case to a 43mm diameter capable of 200 meters of water resistance.
Cemented by the 1918 partnership between William Baume and Paul Mercier. Their vision of blending technical expertise with modern design earned the firm the prestigious Poinçon de Genève in 1919, a mark of exceptional quality. The brand’s legacy is defined by its expertise in shaped timepieces, exemplified by the Art Deco-inspired Hampton, and its early entry into the luxury steel sports watch category with the launch of the dodecagonal Riviera in 1973.
As a member of the Richemont Group today, Baume and Mercier maintains its focus on delivering value through the development of its proprietary Baumatic calibre. This high-performance movement, featured in the classic Clifton collection, offers chronometer-level precision and advanced anti-magnetism. Consequently, the manufacture is correctly positioned as a formidable entry point for new collectors due to their wide range of mechanical models.
Overall Grade: 8 / 10 | Great Condition, Minor Wear Production: est. 2010s Contents: Watch Only Genre: Sports Chronograph
Size: 43mm Thickness: approx. 15mm Lug Width: Integrated
Case: Stainless steel, mirror finished, minor wear Bezel: Stainless steel, bi-directional, black aluminum insert, medium wear Dial: Silver dial, recessed sub-dials, printed markers Hands: Black semi-skeletonized hands
Crown: Stainless steel, screw-down crown, minor wear Crystal: Sapphire crystal, minor wear Bracelet: Stainless steel, integrated bracelet, medium wear Caseback: Stainless steel, screw-down caseback, light wear Movement: Automatic Chronograph Caliber: Valjoux 7750